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Purchasing a cello is a puzzling task, more so if you lack the knowledge to distinguish the best type from the vast cellos in the market. I encountered a similar challenge, till my music teacher recommended Cremona SC- 165 Student Cello, a favorite beginner cello. I have scrutinized it to help you make a sound […]

This instrument is a valid choice for a beginner trumpet player. As a professional trumpet player and teacher, I often find that many beginning students need a reliable and affordable option to get started with their musical training. The Allora trumpet is a viable option for either a beginning band student or a solo beginner.Things […]

I have always loved the sound of the ukulele. Ever since I heard the famous “Over the Rainbow” medley by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, I’ve been a big fan of the instrument. I picked up the Lanikai soprano ukulele because I’d already been playing for a while and wanted to upgrade my sound. I am having a […]

I have a family heirloom violin that was recently given to me by my mother’s cousin since she knew that I used to play a violin as a child. Oddly, her violin did not come with a violin case that accommodated all of the accessories that came with it, so I looked for an inexpensive […]

The clarinet is one of several musical instruments that belong to the woodwind instrument group. The straight cylindrical tube is played with a single-reed mouthpiece and is believed to have its earliest roots as the original form of the brass instrument known as the trumpet. The B flat clarinet is one of the most popular […]

The trumpet is a fascinating instrument, and as a group the trumpet group contains the most instruments with the highest register in the brass family. As a former trumpet player, I’ve found myself regretting the decision to stop playing after high school, and so recently I decided to pick up the trumpet again. In this […]

The flute is arguably the oldest musical instrument in recorded history and also one of the most popular instruments among student players. As a flute player I have spent many years using the same flute I started my practice with, but recently felt that I have hit the limits of my instrument. In this post […]

As a music instructor I encounter a lot of students who want to play the trombone, so in this post I’m going to explain why you should add this beginner trombone to your list of considerations and the potential alternatives for beginner trombones.Things to Consider before Buying a Student TromboneMaterials used to manufacture the instrument […]

I was enrolled in the for intro intermediate piano lessons, and I had them in the next week. I also had a concert to play at a wedding soon after, and I was devastated when my old Yamaha Motif XF6 wouldn’t turn on. I took it to the repairman, and he said there was nothing […]

Playing on a quality tuba mouthpiece is important for any tuba player. From my experience as a brass player, beginning tuba players and professional tuba players both need a standard sized mouthpiece. This mouthpiece is a good answer. A quality brand and a good size, this tubas mouthpiece is a good piece of equipment for […]